Practice Scanning Points - 13.6.3 | 13. Divide and Conquer: Closest Pair of Points | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define the closest pair problem.

💡 Hint: Think about what it means to measure distance.

Question 2

Easy

What is the time complexity of the brute-force method?

💡 Hint: Recall how many combinations are formed by pairs.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main goal of the closest pair problem?

  • Find the farthest pair of points
  • Find the closest pair of points
  • Find the average distance between points

💡 Hint: Focus on 'closest' versus 'farthest'.

Question 2

True or False: The brute-force method is optimal for large datasets.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of computational efficiency.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a set of coordinates representing satellite locations, outline the plan using the divide and conquer method to determine the closest pair relevant for communication.

💡 Hint: Think about how you would manage satellite data in two-dimensional space.

Question 2

Describe how the closest pair algorithm adapts when points can have equal x or y coordinates.

💡 Hint: Consider how distance definitions change with duplicate points.

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